Prevention of dyslipidemia in childhood
Different statistical studies show that cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, can start in childhood, due to the interaction of genetic and environmental factors. To avoid this it is important to the prevention of dyslipidemia in children. In this note brindaré information about preventing cholesterol and triglyceride levels in childhood to avoid future complications.
In 1992 he was made first guidelines for preventing cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis. These guidelines focus primarily on lifestyle modification.
The design of the different strategies for prevention of dyslipidemia in children has been controversial because of the importance of both energy intake and nutrients during this stage of growth.
Preventing cholesterol and triglycerides in children
* It is necessary to limit saturated fat intake to less than 10% of daily calories and cholesterol less than 300 mg / day.
* Physical activity is important for 1 hour daily.
* You must identify the type of dyslipidemia that affects, as well as whether or not family history.
With these preventive measures is to achieve certain goals
* Levels of total cholesterol: less than 170 mg / dl.
* Levels of LDL or bad cholesterol: less than 110 mg.
The prevention of dyslipidemia in childhood helps prevent future cardiovascular complications, especially a family history of hypercholesterolemia and / or hypertriglyceridemia.